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6 Key Signs Your Blood Pressure Is High, According to a Cardiologist

Pierre Van Zyl4th July 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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High blood pressure is called the silent killer because, unfortunately, it comes with no signs. Usually, the only way to catch it is with a medical device, which is why about 46% of adults with it are unaware, according to the World Health Organization…

10 Powerful Reasons to Add Ginger Tea to Your Routine

Pierre Van Zyl1st July 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, Drinks, eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks, Women’s Health

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Ginger has long been praised for its powerful health benefits and has been used for centuries against many different illnesses, infections, and conditions. Many of these health benefits have since been backed up by various studies and research, confirm…

10 Bedtime Drinks That Promote Sleep and Why They Work

Pierre Van Zyl1st July 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies

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Getting a good night’s sleep regularly is the not-so-secret weapon for good health. While scientists don’t yet fully understand all what happens in our brains and bodies during sleep, we know that it is critically important for good health. Chronically…

Podcast 497 | The Sacrifices

Pierre Van Zyl30th June 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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Without clear values, a kindhearted sacrifice oxidizes into bland placation.

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Can Your Eyes Reveal Diabetes or Cancer? Don’t Miss the Signs

Pierre Van Zyl27th June 2025Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Are you aware of the full extent of what your eyes can tell you about your health? It goes beyond actual diseases and conditions of the eyes. In fact, your optometrist can actually detect a few very serious conditions by examining your eyes. This inclu…

Job Applicant Dresses as Delivery Driver, Hides CV Inside Doughnut Box

Pierre Van Zyl26th June 2025DailyMoment, Personal Growth + Development

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An inventive 25-year-old job seeker performed a delicious and daring stunt to land interviews with top tech companies. Lukas Yla, originally from Lithuania, disguised himself as a Postmates delivery man and hand-delivered his resume tucked inside boxes…

Italy Opens Cabin Access to Larger Dogs, Transforming Pet Travel

Pierre Van Zyl26th June 2025Pets, Relationship

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Italy has introduced a groundbreaking policy change that allows larger dogs to fly in aircraft cabins alongside their owners. As of May 2025, the country’s Ministry of Transport and the National Civil Aviation Authority, known as ENAC, have issued new …

This Avocado Hack Has The Internet Losing Its Mind

Pierre Van Zyl24th June 2025eat, Kitchen Hacks

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Avocados are a staple in many kitchens thanks to their creamy texture, high nutrient content, and versatility in recipes. However, they can be notoriously tricky to store and keep fresh. Anyone who enjoys avocados knows the frustration of slicing one o…

Podcast 496 | Good Talk

Pierre Van Zyl23rd June 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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By The Minimalists

If you deeply desire to misunderstand someone, you will find a thousand ways to misinterpret them.

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5 Little-Known Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

Pierre Van Zyl22nd June 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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When people think of tea, they the first thing they think of more common teas like English breakfast or green tea. However, hibiscus tea is a tasty red-colored tea beverage derived from the hibiscus plant. Beyond its great flavor and beautiful color, i…

Natural Pest Control: Does Rice Work Against Rats and Cockroaches?

Pierre Van Zyl22nd June 2025Home + Garden, Make

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Rats and cockroaches have an important role in many of our cities and ecosystems. That being said, we usually aren’t very welcoming of them in our homes – and with good reason. They can carry disease, chew through walls, wires, and other home fur…

Former CIA Agent Explains Why This Undesirable Trait Is Highly Valuable

Pierre Van Zyl21st June 2025Heal, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Many spy thrillers depict the inner workings of national intelligence agencies, such as the CIA. National security is commonly depicted as a slick and hardcore profession with flashy suits, shiny guns, backflips, and explosions. But real life is not li…

3 Common Signs That Indicate You May Need A Magnesium Supplement

Pierre Van Zyl20th June 2025Energy & Sleep, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Magnesium is a crucial mineral that plays a role in over 300 chemical processes within the human body. It has a huge impact on your body’s neurotransmitters that help regulate critical bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar …

Is The Skin On Your Neck Starting To Sag? Here’s Why And What To Do About It

Pierre Van Zyl20th June 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty, Women’s Health

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Aging can be hard for many reasons. Often, however, some of the hardest reasons why we find aging difficult is because of the changes we see to our appearance, despite not feeling old on the outside. Add that to the societal pressure to not look like w…

8 Things Your Ears Could Be Telling You About Your Health

Pierre Van Zyl20th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn

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How often do you think about your ears? Chances are, unless they’re bothering you in some way, the answer is probably never. Like all parts of our bodies, your ears can actually give you hints as to things going on in your body that you might want to p…

Girl, 4, Suffers from Paralysis from Tick Bite on Camping Trip

Pierre Van Zyl19th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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One morning, a four-year-old girl woke up dazed and unable to walk. Her mother rushed her to a local hospital where the doctors struggled to find the source of the symptoms, which were getting worse. She went from crawling to being unable to sit up or …

Scientists Stunned by 300,000-Year-Old Skull Unlike Any Known Human Species

Pierre Van Zyl19th June 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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Scientists analyzed “Neanderthal” human remains and discovered it doesn’t fit into any known species classification. Uncovered in China in 1958, the 300,000-year-old fossil included a skull and a few facial bones. Despite the specimen being incomplete,…

Auto Mechanic Defies The Odds and Becomes Doctor at 51

Pierre Van Zyl17th June 2025Move, Personal Growth + Development

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It’s never too late to change careers and pursue your dreams. Carl Allamby was a car mechanic before he went back to college at 38 to become a doctor. He had originally planned to get his business degree but part of the curriculum included a biology co…

These Salts Have The Highest Lead Content, and What to Eat Instead

Pierre Van Zyl17th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Salt may be the most routine ingredient in the world. It would be difficult to find a kitchen without it in some form. Table salt is the most common, and it comes from extracted salt from underground deposits. The raw salt is then refined to remove imp…

These Salts Have The Highest Lead Content, and What to Eat Instead

Pierre Van Zyl17th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Salt may be the most routine ingredient in the world. It would be difficult to find a kitchen without it in some form. Table salt is the most common, and it comes from extracted salt from underground deposits. The raw salt is then refined to remove imp…

Podcast 495 | House on Fire

Pierre Van Zyl16th June 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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By The Minimalists

When you let go of everything, everything remains.

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Trans Athlete Responds to Critics After Back-to-Back Track Titles

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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Warning: This article contains discussion of discrimination against the trans community which some readers may find distressing. Seventeen-year-old Verónica Garcia has once again made headlines, not just for her impressive athletic ability, but for her…

Guava Beauty, Influencer Famous for Eating Cosmetics, Dies at 24

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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The beauty community is mourning the unexpected death of Guava Shuishui, known online as Guava Beauty. At just 24 years old, the Taiwanese influencer had carved out a niche for herself through highly unusual content: eating makeup products on camera. H…

10 Foods to Help Support Thyroid Health

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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You may not really know what it is or be able to point to where in the body it is, but the thyroid gland is a very important, albeit small, part of the body. It plays a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions, including metabolism, energy leve…

7 Signs of Mini Stroke in The Elderly

Pierre Van Zyl14th June 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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You likely have read about full-blown strokes, but did you know that mini strokes can happen, too, and are actually quite common? The problem is that they can go unnoticed, preventing the victim from getting the medical attention that they need. Not on…

Why Do We Have Bunions? You Can Blame Evolution.

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Bunions are a common foot disorder that affects approximately one-third of adults in the United States. They occur when the big toe joint is misaligned. It leans too much toward the second toe, so the joint protrudes on the side of the foot and stretch…

Increase in Strokes Amongst Youth Sparks Concern from Doctors ‘We’ve Never Had Patients So Young’

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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When you think of a typical stroke patient, who do you think of? Chances are, you are picturing an older person, maybe even your own grandparents. Recently, however, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a disturbing incre…

A Simple Blood Test May Help With The Early Detection of 14 Cancers

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Cancer, Heal, News + Discoveries

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Cancer is a disease that is responsible for nearly one in six deaths globally. It is a disease that can sometimes grow over years completely unnoticed, or come on suddenly and grow at a deadly rate. The key to effective treatment and positive outcomes …

Is This Controversial Behavior Actually Cheating? Opinions Split

Pierre Van Zyl13th June 2025Relationship

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In the last five years, platforms like OnlyFans have gone from fringe to mainstream, from users making some side cash to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. As these platforms have risen in popularity, however, so has the debate as to whether or n…

Australia Records Highest Rates for This Type of Cancer — Here’s What Might Be Causing It

Pierre Van Zyl12th June 2025Cancer, Heal

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“You’re too young to have bowel cancer.” Unfortunately, many patients heard this when they contacted medical help for their symptoms. That’s what Stephanie Bansemer-Brown was told in 2012 before being diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer. She was 4…

Can Magnesium Oil on Feet Boost Sleep Quality and Ease Pain?

Pierre Van Zyl12th June 2025Energy & Sleep, Heal, Pain Relief

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Magnesium is a mineral essential for many bodily functions. For example, it helps with muscle movement, nerve function, and maintaining healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Oral magnesium supplements are commonly used to aid sleep, anxiety, a…

Mark Your Calendars for This Month’s Strawberry Moon

Pierre Van Zyl11th June 2025Learn, News + Discoveries, Spirituality & Belief Systems

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The Strawberry Moon, also known as the Blooming Moon is a captivating celestial event that lights up the night sky every June. Named after the strawberry harvesting season by Native American tribes, this full moon holds both cultural and astronomical s…

12 Ways to Support Mental Health When Facing Prostate Cancer

Pierre Van Zyl11th June 2025Cancer, Heal, Mental Health

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Mental health disorders are, unfortunately, common among prostate cancer patients. Although it has high survival rates, prostate cancer involves years of grueling treatments and long-lasting side effects that can contribute to body image issues and low…

What Causes Hemiplegia? Treatment Options for Partial Paralysis

Pierre Van Zyl11th June 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal

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Case studies are detailed reports of a particular person or situation for further analysis. Although no scientific conclusions can be made from one anecdote, these reports can indicate areas in need of further research. They also record fascinating and…

How to Safely Store Cooked Rice and Reheat Later

Pierre Van Zyl11th June 2025eat, Kitchen Hacks

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Cooking in bulk and eating leftovers is convenient, but it comes with a higher risk of food poisoning. Rice in particular has been getting buzz over social media, namely about the dangers of “fried rice syndrome” and “reheat syndrome”…

Signs Your Electrolyte Levels May Be Off, And What To Do About It

Pierre Van Zyl10th June 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Have you ever finished a long workout in really hot weather and felt weak and dizzy? Or how about after being quite sick? What you were likely experiencing is an electrolyte imbalance. Normally, a healthy, balanced diet including staying hydrated is al…

14 Less Obvious Signs Your Body May Be Lacking In Vitamin D

Pierre Van Zyl10th June 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Learn, Mental Health, Natural Remedies, Pain Management, Pain Relief, Weight Loss Tips & Tricks, Women’s Health

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In recent years, scientists have discovered so much about vitamin D. Before it was simply thought of as the accompaniment to calcium for strong, healthy bones. Now we know it is so much more than that, with new information being discovered every day. D…

Biohacker Says 3 Months of Oxygen Therapy Took Decades Off His Biological Age

Pierre Van Zyl10th June 2025Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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When someone says Bryan Johnson, you may or may not be able to place where you’ve heard that name before. If someone says the guy doing crazy experiments like blood transfusions from his son to try and live forever, that may ring a few bells. A renowne…

Podcast 494 | Half-Dirty Clothes

Pierre Van Zyl9th June 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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A minimalist boundary is anything that keeps the clutter out.

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Researchers Identify Anxiety ‘Off’ Switch That Causes No Side Effects

Pierre Van Zyl8th June 2025ai-assisted, Heal, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Anxiety disorders affect millions worldwide, often putting a halt on daily life and well-being. Current treatments, while helpful, frequently come with cognitive side effects or limited effectiveness. However, recent scientific breakthroughs have ident…